Compliance Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist I)

Position Summary

Join a dynamic team committed to integrity, excellence, and student-athlete success. Under the leadership of the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance, the Compliance Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring adherence to NCAA regulations through proactive monitoring and engaging educational initiatives.

As the primary compliance liaison for several sports—currently including Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Swimming, Baseball, Softball, Women’s Water Polo, Men’s and Women’s Tennis—you’ll also serve in a secondary role for Football. These assignments may evolve to meet departmental needs. Additionally, you will take the lead in managing eligibility compliance in partnership with the certifying officer and student services coordinator, while offering guidance to coaches and staff on all matters related to compliance protocols.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering compliance training and educational resources for coaches, staff, student-athletes, and external stakeholders.
• Interpreting NCAA and conference rules and maintaining an open-door policy for real-time guidance.
• Overseeing systems to ensure institutional accountability and continuous improvement.
• Supporting investigations and self-reporting processes in a confidential, solution-oriented manner.

Our Compliance Office operates with integrity and dedication through its four foundational pillars:

• Education – Cultivate a culture of compliance through engaging instruction and personalized guidance.
• Interpretation – Empower stakeholders to pursue goals within the framework of NCAA rules.
• Oversight – Maintain systems that safeguard our community and foster operational transparency.
• Enforcement – Address and resolve rule violations with professionalism and care.

Why Apply? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact within a respected athletics program, while advancing your career in collegiate sports administration. You’ll work with supportive leadership, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to a mission-driven department that champions fairness and excellence.

Apply now to help shape a culture of compliance and success across our campus community.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2026, with the possibility of reappointment. 
• This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University.  Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 550 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department.  The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

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Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Key Qualifications

• Experience with writing correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a broad spectrum of people
• Software: MS Word and Excel, Outlook
• Experience with NCAA’s LSDBi and RSRO systems, as well as Teamworks software
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Progress towards or completion of graduate or advanced degree
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